§ 49-6-75. Entitlements Not Created
Nothing in this article creates or provides any individual with an entitlement to services, equipment, and supplies or benefits which will be made available only to the extent of the availability and level of appropriations made by the General Assembly. History. Code 1981, § 49-6-75 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 455, § 1.
§ 49-6-6. Annual Report
It shall be the duty of the department to submit an annual report to the Governor and to notify the General Assembly of such report on or before January 1 of each year, setting forth the results of its studies, accomplishments, and recommendations, if any, for legislation. The department shall not be required to distribute […]
§ 49-6-76. Displacement of Other Programs Prohibited
Funding authorized under this article shall not be used to displace benefits, entitlements, or resources available under other programs. History. Code 1981, § 49-6-76 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 455, § 1.
§ 49-6-7. Funds for Expenses
All expenses incurred in administering and carrying this article into effect shall be paid out of funds appropriated by the General Assembly for that purpose or out of such other funds as may be made available. History. Ga. L. 1962, p. 604, § 13.
§ 49-6-77. Rules and Regulations
The department shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this article. History. Code 1981, § 49-6-77 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 455, § 1.
§ 49-6-20. Council Created; Appointment and Terms of Members; Officers; Rules; Meetings
There is created the Council on Aging. The council shall be composed of 20 members, at least ten of whom shall be consumers of services under programs of the Division of Aging Services of the Department of Human Services or similar state agencies. The ten consumer members shall include low income and minority older persons […]
§ 49-6-21. Duties and Powers of Council
The Council on Aging shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Governor, the General Assembly, the board, the department, and all other state agencies in matters relating to the elderly. In particular, the council shall: Make recommendations concerning the establishment and maintenance of an adequate program for the elderly in Georgia; Recommend standards for […]
§ 49-6-22. Staff and Facilities; Expenses of Council Members
The Council on Aging shall be provided with staff personnel, office facilities, and other necessary items by the department. Each member of the council shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of his duties from funds available to the department. History. Ga. L. 1977, p. 815, § 3.
§ 49-6-60. Legislative Intent
The purpose of this article is to assist functionally impaired elderly persons in living dignified and reasonably independent lives in their own homes or in the homes of relatives or caregivers through the development, expansion, reorganization, and coordination of various community based services. In recognition of the desire of older Georgians to reside at home […]
§ 49-6-61. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Department” means the Department of Community Health. “Division” means the organizational unit within the Department of Community Health responsible for the administration of the “Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977.” “Functionally impaired elderly person” means any person 60 years of age or older with physical or mental limitations […]